The Fall and Rise of Zuma

The Fall and Rise of Zuma

(Global Pulse: May 15, 2009) Media disdain one day, a new respect the next. Jacob Zuma's election as President of South Africa capped a remarkable political comeback. His savvy and charisma helped reverse a political downfall fueled by charges of corruption and fraud. Global media seemed willing to forgive and forget.

Sources: SABC, South Africa; TV 5 Afrique, France; BBC, Great Britain; Deutsche Welle, Germany; Al Jazeera, Qatar; KMTP, U.S.; Press TV, Iran

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